I am wanting to plant grass, but the ground is hard. Could this be used just as an aerator to prepare the ground for grass seed?
1975
It can be used especially in tight spaces. this is the reason I bought it. If you want to use on hard ground it will work if you don't try to dig in too deep at once. If you feel a need to do so then wet the ground a little and it will be easier to do.
1976
No, the tiller is best for ground that already been tilled deeply, This tiller does best for moderate garden weeding.
1977
Not as an aerator. I used mine to turn up the top inch or so in a small area where the ground was so hard grass would not grow. It did a fine job for that.
1978
I suppose you can will. Just don't go down too far. You can scrape the top surface.Good Lluck
551720
Because I was placing my seed in a former garden that had been recently tilled, it came up when I just threw it on the ground. Now, when I have a dandelion, I pull it up and fill the hole with dirt and clover seed. I don't think it would come up if you just put it on top of the ground with weeds, etc.
409595
I reseeded right after using this machine and my grass came in beautifully ( I also used an organic fertilizer). Once you pull up the thatch and moss the nutrients can actually get down into the soil and roots.
1222519
No, not if you don't want to. But it would probably be beneficial to dig out the area under the bottom tier, get rid of the grass and amend the soil in that area since it's shallow there. Then cover the entire area of the planter with newspaper or cardboard. Set up the planted on top and then fill with soil. This will help supress weeds and grass underneath and will eventually break down and amend the soil.
1329459
This is an aerator. It pumps air, not water. If that is what you are looking for, the size is more than adequate for that. I am using mine on a 1750 gallon pond that is 24 inches deep at its deepest point and the size is perfect.
1461134
I don't believe so - that is unless the cinder mix is very fine. The spreader does great with grass seed or lawn fertilizer, but I think it would have a tendency to clog with larger grain material. But -- I've never tried spreading cinders with it.
929102
Yes, you be able to use it to grind seeds. The blades are close enough together to be used for that.
1985327
You could try. The grounds really get stuck in there. Mine died after a couple of years, but while it worked, it was a great grinder.
2011543
This isn't really hydroton but yes you can mix it with soil to aid in aeration. I've done this before on plants of all kinds with great success. Just be sure to water slightly more often because the soil will dry out faster due to added aeration. I suggest a ratio of .25:1 to 1:1 (pellets:soil). You can also put them on top of the soil to act as a mulch (works great with tomatoes) and at the bottom of the pot for added drainage.
1215548
Yes you can raise the spikes up when you're fertilizing. Overall can't beat this aerator for the money. Just as good as the John Deere in my opinion.
421501
i don't see why not. i planted it in nw wyoming. the temperatures here get down below freezing, limited rain fall and the soil is poor. it came up within 10 days. and has already started coming back although the temperatures are still low. it is the only grass seed i have had any luck with.
419688
I have used it for spreading grass seed, fertilizer and pelletized lime. For grass seed, you have to play with the setting in order to realize the amount of seed that you wish to apply to your lawn area.
1154925
In very hard, dry soil this instrument would not do a good job. It needs to get down, grab the weed and then pull it out. It the soil is hard and dry the week will break and you would not be able to pull it out. Works better with a wet soil.
1881052
Has to be worked into the soil. At least with a hand aerator. Helped some, not a great deal, but my lawn has an awful lot of standing water when it rains. Am told I really need to dig a trench and put in some type of drainage. Too much expense and heavy work for me so I went with the pearls.
361848
It absolute can be used in grass. My father-in-law used it a lot outside. :)
2005763
I think you can use it outdoors. I wouldn't leave it or store it outdoors but it could be used that way. It probably wouldn't be great on grass but uneven ground you may notice it's uneven but the padding will help.
462484
I really do not think it will work for you. I use mine solely for my already prepped garden an for my already prepped areas around my shrubs and flowers. It is a light duty unit and will not break up grass unless it is very wet and almost muddy. Who want to till mud?!